List of the top American painters of all times!

Artists have a way of living beyond their life years. They know how to express the most complicated emotions to life through their art. It is very rightly said that an artist may die, but the art always remains immortal, both on paper and in the hearts of the viewers. That is why art is one of the most respected forms of human expression in the whole wide world. Here we have handpicked the the list of the top artists of the United States. Take a look at the list and know about these legendary artists of the United States.

1. Jackson Pollock

Action painting was not a concept earlier, but Jackson Pollock discovered this unique form of art. The technique of action painting is such that the artist drips paint on a large canvas on the floor in such a manner that it creates distinct and appealing visual treat for the eyes. Who wondered painting could be done without the help of brush strokes earlier, but Jackson Pollock made it possible. Initially, the work of the artist was criticized and often called as "splatter". However, later, the world could not stop itself from acknowledging the beautiful art form and appreciating the man behind it.

2. Andy Warhol

While artists elsewhere were busy in focusing their interests on abstract things of life thinking that only abstract thoughts and things could be beautiful, artists like Andy Warhol went the unconventional road and directed the theme of art towards materialistic possessions, while still not comprising on its beauty. This kickstarted a new journey for artists when they focused their art to objects of mass production and advertising.

One of the most famous works of Warhol is the "Campbell's Soup Cans".

3. Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell is an American artist began his journey with a variety of art movements. He tried to portray the relatable subjects of ordinary people during the time of the regionalism and the social realism movements.

4. John Singer Sargent

The artist was very young when his artistic journey kickstarted. The work of the artist is popular for great attention to detail. Moreover, what makes John Singer Sargent's art stand out from the crowd is the fact that the art was able to perfectly capture the essence of a person through body language and facial expressions. Moreover, the artist's watercolor landscapes were an epitome of mastery.

5. Mary Cassatt

There was a time when women were not encouraged to pursue their life paths as artists, and that is when Mary Cassatt broke the glass ceiling. The result? She became one of the most celebrated female painters of the United States. One of her most celebrated art pieces is that of "The Child's Bath".